Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $19.73 | 5.848% | $20.8838 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $241.69 | 3.495% | $250.1371 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #3 | $205.60 | 5.741% | $217.4035 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $238.35 | 4.215% | $248.3965 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.48 | 13.728% | $39.2134 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.58 | 7.779% | $76.0704 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
Purchase #7 | $186.25 | 6.578% | $198.5015 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.68 | $1,050.6062 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 |